Peruvannamuzhi

Peruvannamuzhi, locally known as Peruvannamoozhy is an eco-tourism village situated near Chakkittapara and is a part of the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary. This naturally sound calm village is noted for its rare and rich flora and fauna that includes spice crops and medicinal herbs also. This place is being developed as a major tourism point for Kerala because of the rich biodiversity observed here encapsulated in the thick forests which form a part of the Western Ghats. Also, the Kuttiyadi Irrigation Project Dam located here adds even more possibilities for tourism in this area.
Major attractions here are:
A crocodile farm and gardens
Janakikadu- A thick forest that boasts a wide variety of and over 680 species of rare plants.
Pottiyapara- Suitable for picnicking and trekking.
The reservoir- Equipped with facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises
Animal rehabilitation center
Facility to bathe in the river
Bird sanctuary
Snake park
Bamboo rafting
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 60 km
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 25 km from Kozhikode town | Kannur International Airport, about 70 km